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Engineering giant Smiths Group discloses security breach
London-based engineering giant Smiths Group disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers gained access to the company’s systems. […]
Anti Malware, Vulnerabilities, Windows Security, Global Security News
A spoof antivirus makes Windows Defender disable security scans
Windows Defender can be tricked into disabling itself by faking the presence of another antivirus solution–a behavior that threat actors can abuse to run malicious code without detection. In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher known as “es3n1n” demonstrated how the Windows Security Center (WSC) API can block scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. The researcher…
Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Information Security, Risk Management, Global Security News
8 security risks overlooked in the rush to implement AI
In their race to achieve productivity gains from generative AI, most organizations overlook the security implications of doing so, instead favoring hopes of game-changing innovations over sound security practices. According to a study from the World Economic Forum conducted in collaboration with Accenture, 63% of enterprises fail to assess the security of AI tools before…
Android, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Google, Mobile Security, scammers
Google adds suite of security features to Android 16
Google is rolling out new security features for Android devices as part of its latest operating system update, Android 16, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to guard users against ever-changing threats. The measures target a spectrum of risks, from financial scams and impersonation attacks to theft protection and malware. One of the central advancements highlighted Tuesday…
Careers, CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Global Security News
The rise of vCISO as a viable cybersecurity career path
For all the talk of security skills shortages and the recession-proof nature of cybersecurity, it’s been a tough job market for many veteran security professionals over the past year. The consensus among many in the industry is that hiring standards have grown more stringent, and maybe even unrealistic, for entry-level and midcareer positions. And for…
Artificial Intelligence, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Firewalls may soon need an upgrade as legacy tools fail at AI security
Cybersecurity engineers are developing a new breed of security tools designed specifically to sit between users and AI models, inspecting not just traffic patterns but intent and context as well. Akamai showcased its Firewall for AI at RSA 2025 as one of such tools that helped flag 6% of over 100,000 requests made on an…
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Protect Yourself From Cyber’s Costliest Threat: Social Engineering
Today, it is safe to say that social engineering has become the most dangerous and costly form of cybercrime that businesses face. The post Protect Yourself From Cyber’s Costliest Threat: Social Engineering appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Asia Pacific, Encryption, Security, Technology Industry, Global Security News
Quantum supremacy: Cybersecurity’s ultimate arms race has China way in front
Imagine a vast, ancient library, the Library of All Secrets. Within its countless shelves reside every code, message, and hidden truth ever recorded. For centuries, these secrets have been safe, locked away behind intricate, almost unbreakable locks. Now picture a new kind of key, shimmering and ethereal, called the “Quantum Key.” Unlike ordinary keys, this…
Artificial Intelligence, RSA Conference, Security Practices, Exploits, Global Security News
10 insights on the state of AI security from RSA Conference
As you walk around trying to avoid the 41,000 participants at RSA Conference in San Francisco, you become aware of the Waymo autonomous cars in the streets that always elicit an extra glance. Yes, there is no driver in that seat! Waymo cars aim to revolutionize transportation through fully autonomous driving technology that offers the…
Careers, Certifications, IT Training , Salaries, Security, Global Security News
The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Cybersecurity certifications can be as volatile as stocks. Their popularity can rise and fall, they can decline in quality, and they can quickly lose relevance if they don’t keep pace with evolving threats and technologies. Even if a credential remains technically relevant, a certification’s perceived value in the industry may fluctuate due to the emergence…
Cloud Security, IT Strategy, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
The CISO cloud security conundrum: Buy vs. build vs. both
Cloud security isn’t just about finding risks — it’s about fixing them, and fast. Every organization using the cloud faces the same problem: too much data, too many alerts, and not enough resources to deal with them all. Security teams are drowning in information, struggling to separate real threats from noise, and unable to assess…
Global Security News, Security, Technology Industry
Cybersecurity leaders decry ‘political persecution’ of Chris Krebs in a letter to the President
Over 40 leading cybersecurity professionals and infosec experts have signed an open letter condemning the political persecution of former CISA Director Christopher Krebs. They have urged the Trump administration to rescind the recent executive actions targeting Krebs and his former employer, SentinelOne. The letter, organized by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), responds to a presidential…
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Cybersecurity vendors are themselves under attack by hackers, SentinelOne says
Cybersecurity companies don’t just defend their customers against cyberattacks — they also have to defend themselves, and a SentinelOne report published Monday examines some of the biggest threats they’re facing. Those include ransomware, Chinese government-sponsored hackers and North Korean IT workers posing as job applicants, according to the report from SentinelOne’s SentinelLabs. “In recent months,…
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Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q1 2025
Amazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog/podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe). Dall-E security blogging image Top 10 posts with the most lifetime views (excluding paper announcement blogs, Medium posts only): Security Correlation Then…
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10 key questions security leaders must ask at RSA 2025
The 2025 RSA Conference is right around the corner, certain to be buzzing with marketing propaganda, intriguing innovations, and bold claims as always. But this year’s gathering at Moscone Center in San Francisco will also provide an opportunity to glean insights into real-world concerns CISOs have about their strategies in an ever-evolving security and threat…
Application Security, Security, Global Security News
Microsoft SFI update: Five of 28 security objectives nearly complete
Microsoft says five of the 28 objectives it set for overhauling the way it designs, builds, tests, and operates products and services to improve security are nearing completion, although there are still years to go under what it calls the Secure Future Initiative (SFI). In addition, Microsoft says there has been “significant progress” on 11…
Artificial Intelligence, Careers, Generative AI, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Two ways AI hype is worsening the cybersecurity skills crisis
AI was supposed to make security teams more efficient, but instead, it’s making their jobs harder. Security professionals are being pulled in two directions: they’re being expected to govern their organisation’s AI use while also figuring out how to integrate the technology into their own workflows, often without proper training. The result? Overstretched teams, mounting…
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In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat
That AI has gotten much more proficient in social engineering is a revelation that’s not surprising, but still sets alarm bells ringing. The post In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Malware, Exploits, Global Security News
Agentic AI is both boon and bane for security pros
Cybersecurity stands at a crossroads with agentic AI. Never have we had such a powerful tool that can create reams of code in a blink of an eye, find and defuse threats, and be used so decisively and defensively. This has proved to be a huge force multiplier and productivity boon. But while powerful, agentic…
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Syncro and CyberFOX Partner to Boost MSP Security & Efficiency
Syncro, a platform provider for mid-sized managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments, recently announced a strategic partnership with CyberFOX, a global cybersecurity software provider, to strengthen MSP security operations and enhance efficiency. CyberFOX’s security solutions now integrate with Syncro’s RMM/PSA Through this partnership, CyberFOX’s advanced privileged access management (PAM) solution, CyberFOX AutoElevate, will integrate…
CSO and CISO, Insurance Industry, Security, Security Practices, Global Security News
You’re always a target, so it pays to review your cybersecurity insurance
Any enterprise that is connected to the internet (so, all of them) is at any given time either the direct target of a cyberattacker or at least perpetually in danger of becoming an inadvertent casualty of the dangerous environment in which we operate. Right now, either someone has identified your firm and your weak spots…
CSO and CISO, Human Resources, IT Leadership, IT Training , Security Practices, Global Security News
Is HR running your employee security training? Here’s why that’s not always the best idea
In today’s fast-changing threat landscape, relying solely on human resources to deliver employee security training can leave an enterprise vulnerable. While HR excels at organizing and overseeing internal compliance, IT and security teams bring the specialized knowledge needed to address various threats, such as phishing, data breaches, and social engineering. By working together, these departments…
Global Security News, Open Source, Security Software
9 unverzichtbare Open Source Security Tools
Diese Open-Source-Tools adressieren spezifische Security-Probleme – mit minimalem Footprint. Foto: N Universe | shutterstock.com Cybersicherheitsexperten verlassen sich in diversen Bereichen auf Open-Source-Lösungen – nicht zuletzt weil diese im Regelfall von einer lebendigen und nutzwertigen Community gestützt werden. Aber auch weil es inzwischen Hunderte qualitativ hochwertiger, quelloffener Optionen gibt, um Breaches und Datenlecks auf allen Ebenen…
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Forcepoint Acquires Getvisibility, Adds to AI & Data Security
Data security provider Forcepoint recently announced its acquisition of Getvisibility, an AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR) platform. Deal expands full-lifecycle security play This acquisition will expand Forcepoint’s delivery of full-lifecycle security across hybrid environments, cloud platforms, and GenAI ecosystems from discovery and classification to real-time risk mitigation. “Data…
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AI-Powered Phishing Kits: The New Frontier in Social Engineering
As artificial intelligence continues to transform how we do business, cybercriminals are finding equally innovative ways to weaponize it. Over the past few weeks, security researchers from Intel 471 and Proofpoint have uncovered a disturbing trend: AI-powered phishing kits are now being sold openly on Telegram, many of them boasting integrations with ChatGPT-style language models…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
When Good Tools Go Bad: Dual-Use in Cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, certain tools and techniques possess a fascinating duality. They’re designed to protect our digital lives, yet they can also be wielded by malicious actors to carry out cyberattacks. These are known as “dual-use” techniques and understanding them is crucial for anyone involved in cybersecurity. What Exactly Are Dual-Use Techniques?…
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Too little budget for OT security despite rising threats
Despite OT security increasingly becoming a mainstream concern, only 27% of companies delegate budget control over securing their operations infrastructure to their CISOs or CSOs, according to global analysis by cybersecurity provider Opswat. Where this is not the case, critical industrial control system (ICS) and OT requirements are overlooked or ignored in budget allocation. Nearly half…
Global Security News, Human Resources, IT Leadership, IT Skills, Military
Veterans are an obvious fit for cybersecurity, but tailored support ensures they succeed
With a bachelor’s degree in computer science, some cybersecurity work experience, and more than 20 years of US Army and National Guard service, Chris Elgee would seem perfectly positioned to easily move into a civilian cybersecurity role after his military career. But Elgee saw challenges as he made his move. “I thought I didn’t really…
Global Security News
Fast Flux: A National Security Threat
Executive summary Many networks have a gap in their defenses for detecting and blocking a malicious technique known as “fast flux.” This technique poses a significant threat to national security, enabling malicious cyber actors to consistently evade detection. Malicious cyber actors, including cybercriminals and nation-state actors, use fast flux to obfuscate the locations of malicious…
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Gen Z’s Rising Susceptibility to Social Engineering Attacks
Gen Z, or individuals born between 1997 and 2012, have certain types of lifestyles, upbringings and character traits that make them ideal for social engineering exploitation. The post Gen Z’s Rising Susceptibility to Social Engineering Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Pledge
When the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) introduced the Secure by Design pledge in May of last year, it immediately resonated with our engineering philosophy; it was a natural fit, not a shift. Thanks to our highly skilled DevSecOps team, embracing the pledge wasn’t a decision we had to make—it’s simply how we operate….…
Global Security News, Industry, Security
Zu wenig Budget für OT-Security
width=”2500″ height=”1406″ sizes=”(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px”>Obwohl die Budgets für Cybersicherheit gestiegen sind, fehlt es oft an Investitionen für OT-Security. Aleksandr Grechanyuk – shutterstock.com Eine globale Analyse des Cybersicherheitsanbieters Opswat zeigt: Trotz der wachsenden Akzeptanz von OT-Security, übertragen nur 27 Prozent der Unternehmen die Budgetkontrolle ihren CISOs oder CSOs. Wo dies nicht der Fall ist, werden…
Communications Security, Government, Risk Management, Security Audits, Security Practices, Europe, Global Security News
The Trump administration made an unprecedented security mistake – you can avoid doing the same
If you are the custodian for sensitive information, you have no doubt been watching the inexplicable mishandling of the US military attack on Yemen by the senior members of the Trump administration and perhaps hyperventilating. As a former intelligence officer, I know I was, and I haven’t touched a piece of classified material since 2011.…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Incident Response, Threat and Vulnerability Management
Rising attack exposure, threat sophistication spur interest in detection engineering
Detection engineering, which was once a niche practice among mostly large companies, appears to have evolved into a capability that organizations across industries now consider essential to their security operations. What is detection engineering? Detection engineering is about creating and implementing systems to identify potential security threats within an organization’s specific technology environment without drowning in…
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Addressing Security Challenges in Cloud-Based Social Networks
SDN offers a flexible, intelligent solution to address these challenges, empowering platforms to optimize performance, allocate resources effectively, enhance security and deliver seamless user experiences. The post Addressing Security Challenges in Cloud-Based Social Networks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Arsen Introduces AI-Powered Phishing Tests to Improve Social Engineering Resilience
Paris, France, 24th March 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Arsen Introduces AI-Powered Phishing Tests to Improve Social Engineering Resilience appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Careers, Certifications, IT Skills, IT Training , Security, Exploits, Global Security News
11 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
With change a constant, IT professionals looking to improve their careers can benefit from the latest insights into employers’ needs. Data from Foote Partners on the skills and certification most in demand today may provide helpful signposts. Analyzing more than 640 certifications as part of its 4Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
AI in the Enterprise: Key Findings from the ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from buzz to business necessity over the past year—something Zscaler has seen firsthand while pioneering AI-powered solutions and tracking enterprise AI/ML activity in the world’s largest security cloud.As enterprises embrace AI to boost productivity, accelerate decision-making, and automate workflows, to name a few benefits, cybercriminals are using the same…
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, Social Engineering
Immutable Cybersecurity Law #12
“Never underestimate the simplicity of the attackers, nor the gullibility of the victims.” Cyberattacks don’t always rely on sophisticated exploits or advanced malware. In reality, many of the most successful breaches stem from simple tactics like phishing emails, social engineering, and exploiting basic security misconfigurations. Complexity isn’t a prerequisite for effectiveness — attackers often favor the…
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Savings and Security: The Dual Benefits of FinOps and the Cloud
Organizations can adopt FinOps, a cloud financial management practice promoting shared accountability among engineering, finance and operations teams to balance innovation, security and cost efficiency. The post Savings and Security: The Dual Benefits of FinOps and the Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity — here’s how to build one
Incident detection and response are fundamental responsibilities for all cybersecurity defenders. In most mid-sized and large organizations — and even some smaller ones, depending on their risk profile — these critical activities are managed within a security operations center (SOC), a central hub for detecting and responding to threats in real time. “A SOC is…
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How GRC Engineering Turns Compliance into a Business Advantage
GRC engineering is about building systems that adapt to future challenges, not just improving current processes. The post How GRC Engineering Turns Compliance into a Business Advantage appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Chainguard’s FIPS-compliant Cassandra addresses security demand of federal and regulated markets
Open-source software security firm Chainguard announced Wednesday that it is now building FIPS-validated images for Apache Cassandra, achieving what it describes as a first-of-its-kind accomplishment in the open-source community. The project enables organizations in regulated industries — including government, health care, and finance — to deploy Cassandra with cryptographic libraries compliant with the National Institute…
business, channel, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Flashpoint Releases Security Guide on OSINT Strategies
Flashpoint, a leader in threat data and intelligence, released a report this week meant to help security teams stay ahead of emerging threats such as doxxing, swatting, misinformation, and geopolitical targeting. The Complete Guide to OSINT for Executive Protection is a resource for security professionals, executive protection teams, and corporate risk leaders. It was established…
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Anagram takes a gamified approach to employee cybersecurity training
Despite employers requiring their employees to complete yearly cybersecurity training courses, human-driven cybersecurity breaches still happen. The problem could even get substantially worse as generative AI increases the scale and personalization of social engineering campaigns. Anagram, formerly known as Cipher, is taking a new approach to employee cybersecurity training that the company hopes can keep…
Careers, Global Security News
Security Awareness Trainings: Schulungen richtig managen
Lesen Sie, welche Aspekte besonders entscheidend sind, damit Ihr Security Awareness Training erfolgreich ist. Foto: nialowwa – shutterstock.com Studien wie die von Verizon oder IBM zeigen immer wieder auf, dass die Manipulation von zwischenmenschlichen Verhaltensweisen die vielversprechendste Vorgehensweise ist, um Zugang zu sensiblen Daten zu erlangen. Social Engineering bleibt die größte, fortbestehende Herausforderung der Cybersicherheit.…
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Insight Partners, VC Giant, Falls to Social Engineering
The startup incubator and PR firm with holdings in more than 70 cybersecurity firms has announced a data breach with as-yet-unknown effects.
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Cyber Investor Insight Partners Suffers Security Breach
Venture capital firm Insight Partners, which counts Recorded Future, SentinelOne and Wiz in its portfolio, confirmed an intrusion into its systems via a social engineering attack
Exploits, File Integrity Monitoring, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Learn & Avoid Social Engineering Scams in 2025
In the past decade, social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. From AI voice impersonation to deepfake video calls, cybercriminals are leveraging the latest technology to make their scams increasingly convincing. Despite growing awareness of these threats, social engineering remains one of the most successful attack methods because it exploits something…
Business IT Alignment, CSO and CISO, Incident Response, IT Leadership, Risk Management, Global Security News
How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
When incident response plans cover the aftermath, they typically focus solely on technical matters, such as root cause analysis or upgrading systems. The problem with this approach is that breaches are not only technical in nature — they can also undermine trust among various internal and external stakeholders of the business. This loss of trust…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat
Check out best practices for preventing buffer overflow attacks. Plus, Europol offers best practices for banks to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. Meanwhile, an informal Tenable poll looks at cloud security challenges. And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week…
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Protect AI Announces New Partner Program to Drive Enterprise Security
Protect AI offers a platform approach to securing AI deployments at scale through AI and automation capabilities. The company has already seen success with some of the world’s largest enterprises, and now they are bringing that success to the channel with the launch of its first partner program. Program will target partners with large enterprise…
Global Security News
AI-Powered Social Engineering: Reinvented Threats
The foundations for social engineering attacks – manipulating humans – might not have changed much over the years. It’s the vectors – how these techniques are deployed – that are evolving. And like most industries these days, AI is accelerating its evolution. This article explores how these changes are impacting business, and how cybersecurity leaders…
Global Security News, Security
British engineering firm IMI discloses breach, shares no details
British-based engineering firm IMI plc has disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers hacked into the company’s systems. […]
Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, hacking, Security
IMI becomes the latest British engineering firm to be hacked
British engineering company IMI has disclosed a cybersecurity incident just days after rival firm Smiths reported it was targeted by hackers. IMI, a Birmingham-based firm that designs and manufactures products for industrial automation, transport, and climate control, said in a filing with the London Stock Exchange on Thursday that it is “currently responding to a…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Meet Rule Architect: Your AI-Powered WAF Rule Expert | Impart Security
One of the most complex aspects of running a WAF is managing its security rules effectively. That’s where Rule Architect, our AI-powered WAF rule expert, comes in. With a distinct personality that combines deep security expertise with a dash of wit, Rule Architect takes the headache out of WAF rule management. Think of Rule Architect…
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Proactive Vulnerability Management for Engineering Success
By integrating security into CI/CD, applying automated policies, and supporting developers with the right processes and tools, infosec teams can increase efficiency and build secure software.
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Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack
U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is currently “managing” the incident. The company said it isolated affected systems and activated its business continuity plans, implying a disruptive…
Business IT Alignment, Business Process Management, CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Global Security News
Want to be an effective cybersecurity leader? Learn to excel at change management
If there’s one thing that’s inevitable in cybersecurity, it’s change. Ever-evolving technology requires new protections, threats seem to multiply and morph on a daily basis, and even the humblest pieces of software and hardware demand constant updating to stay secure. That work has been increasing as the importance, visibility, and impact of security initiatives have…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Reverse engineering your test data: It’s not as safe as you think it is
Not all approaches to data de-identification and anonymization are created equal. Many approaches leave your data exposed to the very real risk of re-identification. Here’s how that can happen and how to avoid it. The post Reverse engineering your test data: It’s not as safe as you think it is appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Europe, Global Security News, Human Resources, IT Leadership, IT Skills
Cybersecurity needs women — and it needs to treat them better
The participation of women in cybersecurity is vital, a non-negotiable proposition. Forget any current handwringing over diversity and equity; it’s fundamental that the contribution of women to the profession has made cybersecurity better. The proverbial door was kicked open long ago for women, who have made major contributions to the development of information security. But…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Solving WAFs biggest challenge | Impart Security
What’s the biggest challenge with WAF? It’s not a bypass. It’s all the operational details around getting a WAF operational in production. Inspector is Impart’s solution to that problem. We built Inspector to address some of the most persistent challenges security teams face when managing a WAF in production – deployment, rule management, and shared operational responsibility…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
25 on 2025: APAC security thought leaders share their predictions and aspirations
As threat actors and security teams harness the growing potential of artificial intelligence (AI), who will prevail? From generative AI (GenAI) to agentic AI, we look through the lens of 25 of Asia-Pacific’s thought leaders in security – and dive into their predictions and goals for the year. src=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Athikom.jpg?quality=50&strip=all” alt=”athikom” loading=”lazy” width=”400px”>Athikom Kanchanavibhu – Chief…
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CERT-UA Warns of Cyber Scams Using Fake AnyDesk Requests for Fraudulent Security Audits
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of ongoing attempts by unknown threat actors to impersonate the cybersecurity agency by sending AnyDesk connection requests. The AnyDesk requests claim to be for conducting an audit to assess the “level of security,” CERT-UA added, cautioning organizations to be on the lookout for such social…
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Closing software-understanding gap is critical to national security, CISA says
With Chinese-sponsored hackers lingering in the IT systems of various U.S. critical infrastructure networks, potentially imminent threats to the country’s national security abound. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and federal partners hope to lessen that threat by closing a so-called “software understanding gap.” In a document released Thursday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
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Microsoft: Happy 2025. Here’s 161 Security Updates
Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three “zero-day” weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond’s inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes than the company has shipped in one go since 2017. Rapid7‘s Adam Barnett says January marks the fourth consecutive month…
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The Importance of Zero Trust Security in Protecting Against Advanced Cybersecurity Threats
Global Security News, Phishing, Security Practices, Social Engineering
Was ist Social Engineering?
Mit Social-Engineering-Techniken manipulieren Cyberkriminelle die menschliche Psyche. Lesen Sie, wie das funktioniert und wie Sie sich schützen können. Foto: sp3n – shutterstock.com Selbst wenn Sie bei der Absicherung Ihres Rechenzentrums, Ihrer Cloud-Implementierungen und der physischen Sicherheit Ihres Firmengebäudes alle Register ziehen – mit Hilfe von Social Engineering finden gewiefte Cyberkriminelle meistens einen Weg, diese Maßnahmen…
GeekGuyBlog
Understanding Zero Trust Security in the World of Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, the landscape is constantly evolving. With advanced threats and the latest security exploits becoming more sophisticated, it is crucial for organizations to stay ahead of the game. One approach that is gaining traction in the cybersecurity world is the concept of zero trust security. Zero trust security is a security…
GeekGuyBlog
Enhancing Security with Advanced Threat Protection and Zero Trust Security
As technology continues to advance, so do the threats to our online security. Cybersecurity is a critical issue that affects individuals, businesses, and governments alike. In order to protect against the latest security exploits and advanced threats, it is essential to implement a comprehensive security strategy that includes elements such as zero trust security, authentication,…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
2025 Cybersecurity and AI Predictions
The cybersecurity and AI landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, and with it, the associated risks. Snowballing cybercrime costs are compounded by a cybersecurity workforce gap of nearly 4.8 million professionals, as reported by ISC2. Meanwhile, ISACA’s end-2024 State of Cybersecurity Report shows that nearly half of those surveyed claim no involvement in…
attack surface, Commentary, Exploits, Global Security News, security theater
What is ‘security theater’ and how can we move beyond it?
Conventional wisdom assumes that the more vulnerabilities a security tool flags, the easier it will be for a company to secure its infrastructure. In theory, layering more tools into a tech stack should equal more effective attack surface monitoring, right? Well, reality isn’t quite panning out like that. If anything, tool sprawl has created an…
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What’s Next for Open Source Software Security in 2025?
Hidden dependencies, social engineering attacks, and the complexity of foundation models can all contribute tothe insecure use of open-source software in 2025.
Cyberattacks, Security, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Global Security News
China-linked hackers target Japan’s national security and high-tech industries
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) have exposed a long-running cyber espionage campaign, “MirrorFace” (also known as Earth Kasha), allegedly linked to China. The campaign, operational since 2019, has targeted Japanese organizations, businesses, and individuals, primarily to exfiltrate sensitive data related to national security…
CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Global Security News
How CISOs can forge the best relationships for cybersecurity investment
When it comes to securing cybersecurity investments there are many things at play. The key often lies in the CISO’s ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. However, CISOs are being tasked with protecting their organizations while navigating budget constraints. Although nearly two-thirds of CISOs report budget increases, funding is only up…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Agents, Robotics, and Auth – Oh My! | Impart Security
Agents, Robotics, and Auth – Oh My! Introduction 2025 will be the year of the futurist. I never thought that I’d be writing a blog post about AI and robotics at this point in my career, but technology has advanced so much in the lat 12 months setting up 2025 to be a landmark year…
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US military allocated about $30 billion to spend on cybersecurity in 2025
The United States military will receive about $30 billion in cybersecurity funding in fiscal 2025 from $895.2 billion earmarked for US military activities under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual piece of must-pass legislation signed by President Joe Biden last month. The nearly 1,000-page bill’s budget doesn’t enable clear-cut or quick calculations of…
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How eBPF is changing appsec | Impart Security
What happens when cutting-edge technology meets the reality of securing modern applications? That’s the question our expert panel tackled in this conversation on how eBPF is reshaping application security. Moderated by Katie Norton of IDC, the discussion featured Brian Joe (Impart Security), Francesco Cipollone (Phoenix Security), and Daniel Pacak (cloud-native security consultant), who brought insights…
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The CSO guide to top security conferences
There is nothing like attending a face-to-face event for career networking and knowledge gathering, and we don’t have to tell you how helpful it can be to get a hands-on demo of a new tool or to have your questions answered by experts. Fortunately, plenty of great conferences are coming up in the months ahead.…
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Happy 15th Anniversary, KrebsOnSecurity!
Image: Shutterstock, Dreamansions. KrebsOnSecurity.com turns 15 years old today! Maybe it’s indelicate to celebrate the birthday of a cybercrime blog that mostly publishes bad news, but happily many of 2024’s most engrossing security stories were about bad things happening to bad guys. It’s also an occasion to note that despite my publishing fewer stories than…
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Anomaly Detection for Cybersecurity
A long promising approach comes of age I won’t revisit the arguments for anomaly detection as a crucial piece of cybersecurity. We’ve seen waves of anomaly detection over the years — and CISA, DARPA, Gartner, and others have explained the value of anomaly detection. As rules-based detections show their age and attackers adopt AI to accelerate their innovation,…
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Detection Engineering: A Case Study
In this blog post, we will explore the intricate world of detection engineering. We’ll start by examining the inputs and outputs of detection engineering, and then we’ll illustrate the detection engineering lifecycle. The post Detection Engineering: A Case Study appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security-Awareness-Trainings – ein Ratgeber
Wenn Ihre erste Verteidigungslinie fällt, haben Cyberschurken leichtes Spiel. Leremy | shutterstock.com Security-Awareness-Schulungen sind für Unternehmen und Organisationen obligatorisch und sollten Teil jeder übergreifenden Cybersecurity-Strategie sein. Zumindest, wenn sämtliche Mitarbeiter möglichst gut über alle relevanten Sicherheitsrisiken aufgeklärt sein und bestmöglich zum Schutz unternehmenskritischer Assets beitragen sollen. Insofern zielen Security-Awareness-Trainings in erster Linie darauf ab, Cyberrisiken…
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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Cybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention. But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies. Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the…
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Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage
Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage madhav Tue, 12/17/2024 – 05:10 Cybersecurity is a remarkably dynamic industry. New trends, technologies, and techniques reshape the landscape at an extraordinary pace, meaning keeping up can be challenging. Protecting data, the driving force of modern businesses, will continue to be the primary…
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10 wichtige Security-Eigenschaften: So setzen Sie die Kraft Ihres IT-Sicherheitstechnik-Teams frei
Lesen Sie, worauf es bei der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Ihrem IT-Security- und Engineering-Team ankommt. Foto: Lipik Stock Media – shutterstock.com Security-Teams bestehen in erster Linie aus Mitarbeitern, die für den Betrieb und die Einhaltung von Vorschriften und Richtlinien zuständig sind. IT-Sicherheitstechnik-Teams, neudeutsch Security-Engineering-Teams, hingegen sind Konstrukteure. Sie entwickeln Dienste, automatisieren Prozesse und optimieren Bereitstellungen, um das…
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The 7 most in-demand cybersecurity skills today
Cybersecurity teams find themselves understaffed, overburdened, and rushing to keep up with a rapidly changing threat landscape, as cyberattackers continually devise new ways to attack organizations — and organizations accelerate their embrace of the latest technologies. As a result, security professionals must continually upskill themselves to ensure they keep pace with organizations’ latest skill demands.…
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People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security APT40 Tradecraft in Action
Overview Background This advisory, authored by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS),…
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North Korean operatives have infiltrated hundreds of Fortune 500 companies
SAN FRANCISCO — North Korean nationals have infiltrated the employee ranks at top global companies more so than previously thought, maintaining a pervasive and potentially widening threat against IT infrastructure and sensitive data. “There are hundreds of Fortune 500 organizations that have hired these North Korean IT workers,” Mandiant Consulting CTO Charles Carmakal said Tuesday…
Development Tools, Generative AI, IT Skills, Exploits, Global Security News
The risks of entry-level developers over relying on AI
Whenever tools like ChatGPT go down, it’s not unusual to see software developers step away from their desks, take an unplanned break, or lean back in their chairs in frustration. For many professionals in the tech space, AI-assisted coding tools have become a convenience. And even brief outages, like the one that happened on 24…
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DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data
A message posted on Monday to the homepage of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the latest exhibit in the Trump administration’s continued disregard for basic cybersecurity protections. The message instructed recently-fired CISA employees to get in touch so they can be rehired and then immediately placed on leave, asking employees to…
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Trump 2.0 Brings Cuts to Cyber, Consumer Protections
One month into his second term, President Trump’s actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings and withholding funds allocated by Congress have thrown federal cybersecurity and consumer protection programs into disarray. At the same time, agencies are battling an ongoing effort by the world’s richest man to wrest control over their networks and…
Global Security News, News and Trends
DXC Collaborates With SAP and Microsoft
DXC Technology, a global technology services provider, announced a collaboration with SAP and Microsoft to accelerate modernization. DXC Complete MSP offering provides runway to SAP adoption DXC Complete, the company’s managed service provider (MSP) offering, provides enterprises with a seamless approach to adopting the RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP journeys and SAP Business…
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The Coinbase Data Breach: A Breakdown of What Went Wrong
How did a $400 million data breach happen at Coinbase? It wasn’t a tech failure—it was a human one. Learn how social engineering exploited trust and what it means for cybersecurity. The post The Coinbase Data Breach: A Breakdown of What Went Wrong appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Coinbase Hacked and Turns the Tables on the Cybercriminals!
This is how you handle cybercrime digital extortion! Coinbase was compromised by trusted 3rd party partners, which exposed customer data — but customer keys to their assets were still safe. The cyber criminals then attempted to extort $20 million from Coinbase, to keep the attack secret. Coinbase’s answer: NO! Instead, they are creating a $20 million…
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‘Would rather pay bounty than ransom’: Coinbase on $20M extortion attempt
Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, is offering a $20 million bounty for information leading to those behind a May 2025 breach that compromised customer data. In a Wednesday evening filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it was informed, on May 11, of a breach affecting its customers’…
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‘Aggressive, creative’ hackers behind UK breaches now eyeing US retailers
Google has warned that a hacking group linked to “Scattered Spider,” which is believed to be behind the attack on UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), is now targeting similar companies in the US. Earlier this week, M&S said that a cyberattack reported in April, which has disrupted its online services for more than three…
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How phones get hacked: 7 common attack methods explained
The smartphone revolution was supposed to provide a second chance for the tech industry to roll out a secure computing platform. These new devices were purported to be locked down and immune to malware, unlike buggy PCs and vulnerable servers. But it turns out that phones are still computing devices and their users are still people,…
Global Security News
Deepfake Defense in the Age of AI
The cybersecurity landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the advent of generative AI. Attackers now leverage large language models (LLMs) to impersonate trusted individuals and automate these social engineering tactics at scale. Let’s review the status of these rising attacks, what’s fueling them, and how to actually prevent, not detect, them. The Most Powerful Person…